American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AMEX-ASE) announced today
that a preliminary injunction prohibiting Dr. Martin Annis and
Annistech, Inc. from using AS&E's trade secrets or proprietary
technology and from working on a particular government contract has been
issued by a Massachusetts trial court and upheld by a single justice of
the Massachusetts Appeals Court. The injunction represents the latest
victory by AS&E in its longstanding battle with Dr. Annis emanating
from Dr. Annis's termination by AS&E and his subsequent
activities.

Ralph Sheridan, President and Chief Executive Officer of
AS&E, said, "We are very pleased with the Court's ruling,
which vindicates the position we have maintained since 1994. In order
to issue the injunction, the Court had to, and did, conclude that we are
likely to prevail on our claims that Dr. Annis and Annistech have
misappropriated our trade secrets. We are fully cognizant of the value
of our technology and will take all necessary steps to protect it."